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Terra di Monteverro 2017, James Suckling

Extremely floral and aromatic with blackberry, violet and sandalwood character. Full-bodied, tight and focused with rich, chewy tannins, yet pointed and focused. Needs time to open and come together.

Monteverro 2017, James Suckling

A dense, rich red with loads of blackberries, black licorice, sage and blueberries. Some slate, too. It’s full-bodied with rich yet polished and integrated tannins. Flavorful finish. Dried meat and bacon with some smokiness at the end.

Chardonnay 2018, James Suckling

Aromas of baked apples, lemon pie, praline, toffee and toasted hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied with a concentrated, rich palate, balanced by fresh acidity. Long, toasty and intense.

Chardonnay 2017, James Suckling

A solid chardonnay with cooked apples, honey and cookies, as well as light vanilla and toffee undertones. Honeysuckle, to. It’s medium-to full-bodied with lovely fruit and a fresh, fruity finish. Tight and focused. Try after 2021.

Terra di Monteverro 2016, Wine Advocate by Robert Parker

The 2016 Terra di Monteverro (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot) is a great choice if you love blended reds from sunny Tuscany. This pretty expression is dark, exuberant, rich and fruit-forward. However, the wine is also characterized by that sense of focus and linearity that is the very definition of the classic 2016 vintage. Blackberry and black currant segue to spice, tar and smoked cedar.

A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, the Monteverro 2016 Terra di Monteverro is inky dark in appearance with thick and impenetrable layers of black fruit and dried blackberry. I tasted this sample from a special set of 100-milliliter test tubes. It is drinking beautifully right now, and it’s a pleasure to return to this classic vintage. This full-bodied Bordeaux blend offers thick concentration that wraps heavily over the palate with concentrated density and long flavors of spice, leather, tobacco and dried fruit.

Tinata 2016, Wine Advocate by Robert Parker

Here’s a happy surprise from the Tuscan Coast and definitely one of the most memorable samples I tasted from this region this year. The 2016 Tinata is a beautifully balanced blend of Syrah and Grenache that hits all its proverbial nails on the head. I admire the fullness and generosity of the wine (that is never heavy), its depth and complexity (that is never banal) and its power (that is not overblown). You get the savory fullness of Syrah with black fruit, tobacco, smoke and spice and some of the vertical freshness of the Grenache. The tannins are softly textured to the point of being creamy. It gives me great joy to enthusiastically recommend this exciting wine from Monteverro.

Chardonnay 2016, Wine Advocate by Robert Parker

Monteverro has released an impressive set of new wines this year starting with their 2016 Chardonnay. I tasted bottle number 3,894 of 9,163 made. From the first sip, the wine boasts balance and elegance, and there is a bright end note that will appeal to both fans and foes of oak-aged Chardonnay. Creamy flavors of orchard fruit, nectarine, honey and almond wrap smoothly over the palate. A bright hint of acidity adds momentum and energy. This wine marries the best of Chardonnay with the best of sunny southern Tuscany.